Fireglow

Magnolia

Fireglow is an upright Magnolia with white tulip-shaped flowers, each tepal with a permanent candy-pink line from the base.

It grows in a strongly tree-like form, with a central stem, and should reach about 4m in the longer term.

Fireglow magnolia trees for sale

All our pot-grown trees are grown for us to our specification by the Frank P Matthews nursery.

All pot-grown trees are suitable for planting out in the garden, some are suitable for growing in containers.

2-year pot-grown tree £85.00
Grown for us by Frank P Matthews nursery
In a 12L pot
Large size (3m-5m after 10 years)
Out of stock
Sorry we have sold out for this season

History

Fireglow is also known as "Pickard's hybrid". It is a hybrid of two Magnolia species, Magnolia cylindrica and Magnolia denudata 'Sawada's Pink'. It was raised by American Magnolia enthusiast Phil Savage.

Fireglow characteristics

Gardening skillBeginner
Attractive featuresAttractive flowers
Growth habitUpright
Height after 10 years3m-5m / 10ft-16ft
SunlightPrefers full sun
PruningPrune after flowering
Growth rateAverage
Site conditionsSheltered siteFree-draining site
Flower colourWhite
Flower formSingle flower (5-8 petals)
Flowering monthMarch
Leaf colourGreen
Leaf colour - autumnGreen
Leaf/Flower sequenceFlowers appear first
Country of originUnited States
Annual cycleDeciduous

This variety description was researched and written by Orange Pippin staff. Last checked: 13-Mar-2023.

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